Moldmakers and machine shops are constantly searching for ways to drive costs out of their manufacturing process. When they find a worthwhile technique that saves time and money, moldmakers are often reluctant to share their "secret" so they can maintain a competitive edge. EDM...
The D200Z 5 axis vertical machine center combines extreme speeds to slash manufacturing times along with the precision for tighter tolerances, flawless blends and matches in complex 3-D contoured workpieces. With its small, super high-speed axes, the D200Z is ideal for small die/mold, medical parts and...
The D800Z 5-axis vertical machining center can be configured with either a 12,000 RPM, HSK-A100 or a 18,000 RPM, HSK – A100 spindle providing more spindle horsepower and torque for larger part applications machining ideal for high-performance die / mold shops.
Learn about the latest developments and applications for coated EDM Wires. Discover the benefits that these specialty wires can provide in specific applications. Multiple types of coated wires will be covered along with their performance differences to standard brass wire. Special attention will be paid...
Roughing. Heat treating. Grinding. Electrode manufacturing.EDMing. Benchwork. Sound familiar? Each step in this traditionalapproach to forging die production adds time — and money — to theprocess. But it doesn't have to be that way. Roughing. Heat...
Presenters: Chris Frost - Director of Sales and Marketing EDM at bedra, Inc. Marc Bay - Market Segment Manager at Makino THE third of 3…. In the last installment of our series on the history of EDM wire we are focusing on the current manufacturing process of EDM Wire at bedra’s German...
Presenter: John Bradford – Turnkey and Automation Proposal Manager Take a video tour of Makino’s micromachining R&D center and high precision machining area. See the variety of milling and EDM machines dedicated to micromachining and ultra precision machining applications. See how...
Presenter: John Bradford – Turnkey and Automation Proposal Manager Take a video tour of Makino’s micromachining R&D center and high precision machining area. See the variety of milling and EDM machines dedicated to micromachining and ultra precision machining applications. See how...
Western Carolina Tool & Mold has weathered a lot of changes in manufacturing since they opened their doors back in 1997. Starting their business with only five guys, they've grown and amassed a well-versed customer base in automotive, life science, and medical plastic injection molding...
A production cell of three Makino A55E machining centers managed by a Makino Machining Complex and model A3 cell controller produces shifter forks for Harley-Davidson at Anderson Machining Service. CELL SHIFTS HARLEY PARTS INTO HIGH PRODUCTION A production cell of three...